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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia among Orang Asli Children in Malaysia: A Scoping Review
Background: Anaemia continues to be a global public health burden affecting all age
groups, particularly children. Indigenous people, including the Orang Asli (OA)
population in Malaysia, are at risk of anaemia due to the vast disparities in social …
groups, particularly children. Indigenous people, including the Orang Asli (OA)
population in Malaysia, are at risk of anaemia due to the vast disparities in social …
Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths and associated risk factors among primary school children in Kandahar, Afghanistan: A cross-sectional analytical study
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are global health problem,
especially in low-income countries. Main objectives of this study were to estimate the
prevalence and intensity of STH and its risk factors among school children in …
especially in low-income countries. Main objectives of this study were to estimate the
prevalence and intensity of STH and its risk factors among school children in …
Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminths using quantitative PCR and risk factors for hookworm and Necator americanus infection in school children in Dak Lak …
Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is driven by a complex
interaction of demographic, socioeconomic and behavioural factors, including those
related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Epidemiological studies that …
interaction of demographic, socioeconomic and behavioural factors, including those
related to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Epidemiological studies that …
Red palm olein-enriched biscuit supplementation lowers Ascaris lumbricoides reinfection at 6-month after anthelmintic treatment among schoolchildren with vitamin A …
Notwithstanding the global efforts made to control intestinal parasitic infections, soil-
transmitted helminth (STH) infections are still one of the most prevalent infections
globally, especially in developing countries. A double-blinded, randomized …
transmitted helminth (STH) infections are still one of the most prevalent infections
globally, especially in developing countries. A double-blinded, randomized …
Prevalence and Determinants of Geohelminthiasis among School-Age Children in Jimma City, Ethiopia
School-age children (SAC) are at a higher risk of geohelminth or soil-transmitted
helminth (STH) infections due to their practice of walking and playing barefoot, lack
of adequate sanitary facilities, and poor personal hygiene. In Ethiopia, periodic …
helminth (STH) infections due to their practice of walking and playing barefoot, lack
of adequate sanitary facilities, and poor personal hygiene. In Ethiopia, periodic …
Model validation for a knowledge and practices survey towards prevention of soil-transmitted helminth infections in rural villages in Indonesia
The rate of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is estimated to be around 20% in
Indonesia. Health promotion and health education are cost-effective strategies to
supplement STH prevention and control programs. Existing studies suggest that …
Indonesia. Health promotion and health education are cost-effective strategies to
supplement STH prevention and control programs. Existing studies suggest that …
Effectiveness of a School Intervention Based on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Soil-Transmitted Helminths.
More than 1.5 billion people are infected by soil-transmitted helminths (STHs)
worldwide, comprising one of the world's most serious public health problems.
School-age children are the most affected as a result of precarious hygienic habits …
worldwide, comprising one of the world's most serious public health problems.
School-age children are the most affected as a result of precarious hygienic habits …
Entry of migrant workers to Malaysia: consideration to implement mass drug administration against intestinal parasitic infections
Over the last five decades, widespread industrialisation and urbanisation have
resulted in the influx of low-skilled workers, particularly from Southeast and West
Asia to Malaysia. The current practice for migrant workers entry for employment …
resulted in the influx of low-skilled workers, particularly from Southeast and West
Asia to Malaysia. The current practice for migrant workers entry for employment …
Developing and Implementing an Action Plan among the “Orang Asali” Minority in Southernmost Thailand for Equitable Accessibility to Public Health Care and Public …
Ending social inequality by 2030 is a goal of the United Nations' endorsed
sustainable development agenda. Minority or marginalized people are susceptible to
social inequality. This action research qualitatively evaluated the requirements for …
sustainable development agenda. Minority or marginalized people are susceptible to
social inequality. This action research qualitatively evaluated the requirements for …
A One Health approach toward the control and elimination of soil-transmitted helminthic infections in endemic areas
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose significant health challenges, particularly in
developing countries. Over 2 billion people are estimated to have been infected with
at least one STH species. These parasites rely on the soil for part of their life cycle …
developing countries. Over 2 billion people are estimated to have been infected with
at least one STH species. These parasites rely on the soil for part of their life cycle …